The Crown is a live music venue in City Centre, St Albans, hosting regular open mic nights for local musicians and performers. Whether you're a seasoned gigging musician or stepping up to perform for the first time, The Crown provides a welcoming stage and audience.
St Albans · Every Wednesday · No fee listed
The Crown Open Mic
St Albans' Wednesday-night free open mic at The Crown.
Next night: Wed 18 Nov. Kick-off 20:00. No fee listed.
Nearby open micsUpdated 13 November 2026
At a glance
Checked 27 Sept 202620:00
Kick-off
Wednesdays
sign-up on the nightWednesdays
| Night | Every Wednesday |
| Sign-up | Ask the host |
| Slot | Ask the host |
| Entry | No fee listed · 18+ |
| Backline | PA provided |
01 — Inside the room
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| Capacity | c. 50 standing |
| Performer types | Musicians |
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| Status | Being verified |
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03 — The night
Every WednesdayHow the night runs
20:00
Kick-off
WednesdaysRunning order
20:00 Kick-off
23:00 Last songs
04 — Find The Crown
City CentreGetting there
High Street,
City Centre, St Albans AL3 4EH
City Centre, St Albans AL3 4EH
The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away.
05 — What's on stage
2 provided| PA system | Provided |
| Drum kit | Bring your own |
| Guitar amp | Bring your own |
| Bass amp | Bring your own |
| Keys / keyboard | Bring your own |
| 2 vocal mics | Provided |
| In-house engineer | None |
06 — About
City Centre, St AlbansAbout the night
Traditional pub on St Albans High Street. Wednesday open mic runs weekly.
Sign-up process
Walk-in.
Getting there
High Street, AL3 4EH. 12 minutes from St Albans City Rail.
The venue
18+. Capacity c. 50.
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City Centre · Every Wednesday
The Crown Open Mic
St Albans' Wednesday-night free open mic at The Crown. Starts at 20:00.
- Wednesday
- Open mic night
- May 2026
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- 27 Sept
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- No fee
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Last updated: 13 November 2026
The Crown Open Mic — Quick Facts
The Crown Open Mic runs on Wednesdays at The Crown in St Albans, starting at 20:00. St Albans' Wednesday-night free open mic at The Crown. Below: when it runs, sign-up and slots, the stage kit and how to get there.
Open mic status Last checked 27 Sept 2026
How sure we are
Partly verified
The night starts at 20:00 and runs to about 23:00. There is a PA listed - ask what else is on stage before you load in.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Age18+
Capacityc. 50 standing
BacklinePA provided
Sound engineerNone in-house
Directory statusBeing verified
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NightWednesdayEvery WednesdayNext: Wed 18 Nov
Starts20:00until 23:00
Sign-upTBCsign-upNot confirmed yet
SlotsTBCslot lengthNot confirmed yet
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About This Open Mic
Traditional pub on St Albans High Street. Wednesday open mic runs weekly.
Sign-up process
Walk-in.
Getting there
High Street, AL3 4EH. 12 minutes from St Albans City Rail.
The venue
18+. Capacity c. 50.
What's on stage — equipment and backline at this venue, verified regularly.
PA systemProvided
Drum kitBring your own
Guitar ampBring your own
Bass ampBring your own
Keys / keyboardBring your own
2 vocal micsProvided
In-house engineerNone
The Night at a Glance
How The Crown’s Wednesday night runs.
Next nightWed 18 Nov · 20:00Starts in 5d 12h 21m
Kick-off20:00Every Wednesday
Music ends23:00Last act finishes
How often
Every Wednesday
Coming up
Wed 18 Nov · Wed 25 Nov · Wed 2 Dec
Kit
The Crown provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
First time here?
Get there early for a slot, have your instrument tuned before your turn.
Find The Crown
High Street, City Centre, St Albans AL3 4EH
AddressHigh Street
AreaCity Centre, St Albans
PostcodeAL3 4EH
DirectionsOpen in Google Maps →
Getting there
The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. The Crown is in City Centre, St Albans — use AL3 4EH for sat-nav, taxis and ride apps. Check the venue's website for parking and the nearest station before you set off.
Open mics nearby
Johnny's Bar, The Horn, Mad Squirrel and The Oddfellows Arms
Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport (Open Government Licence).
Planning Your Wednesday Night
Get there early to sign up for a slot. The open mic runs until about 23:00. The Crown provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
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The Crown provides a PA system and 2 vocal mics; bring your own drum kit, guitar amp, bass amp and keys; no in-house sound engineer.
Slot length varies — check with the host.
No entry fee is listed for The Crown's open mic - most open mics are free to play and to watch, but check with the venue before you go. Browse St Albans open mics.
Ask the host before bringing a full band — solo and duo acts are the usual open-mic format.
High Street, City Centre, St Albans AL3 4EH.
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The nearest station is St Albans City (rail station), about 15 minutes' walk away. For sat-nav and taxis, the postcode is AL3 4EH. (Station data: NaPTAN, Department for Transport, Open Government Licence.)
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10 — Venues near The Crown
All ›More rooms near The Crown: Johnny's Bar, Mad Squirrel, Oneforty, The Boxmoor Playhouse, The Crown & Anchor, The Farmer's Boy, The Horn, The Horns, The Hub on Verulam, The Oddfellows Arms and The Pioneer Club.
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